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IMF wants Uganda to introduce VAT on fuel and cut excise duty to boost revenues, warning that poor sequencing could fuel public backlash and economic pressure.
IMF wants Uganda to introduce VAT on fuel and cut excise duty to boost revenues, warning that poor sequencing could fuel public backlash and economic pressure.

IMF Wants Govt to Introduce VAT on Fuel

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged government to introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel products as part of a broader strategy to strengthen domestic revenue mobilization and improve fiscal sustainability.
February 9, 2026
Many ordinary Africans have found themselves trapped in a system built by colonialists, optimized by neoliberals, and defended by large setups such as the IMF, UN, and World Trade Organization. It protects the rich while squeezing the poor.
Many ordinary Africans have found themselves trapped in a system built by colonialists, optimized by neoliberals, and defended by large setups such as the IMF, UN, and World Trade Organization. It protects the rich while squeezing the poor.

How Debt, Tax, and Colonial Legacies are Rigging Africa’s Future

Christine Aber wakes before the sun does in Northern Uganda. She sets up her modest stall and begins the daily grind – selling a humble mix of millet flour, rice, and soya.
August 14, 2025
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary, Ramathan Ggoobi.

Uganda Gov’t plans to borrow over UGX 5.8 trillion in a single sitting amid rising debt concerns

A leaked memo from the Office of the Prime Minister reveals that the government of Uganda plans to review and possibly approve borrowing proposals amounting to over USD 1.6 billion (UGX 5.8
March 25, 2025
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The government has received a staggering amount of resources in form of both loans and budget line financing to tackle the pandemic. Courtesy photo

COVID Cash: MPs Demand an Audit

Members of the budget committee of Parliament have demanded for an audit into the funds received by government to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. The demand was put to the Finance Minister Matia
January 27, 2021

 

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